Improves protection of certain potential inter-municipal water supplies located in impoundments in the course of a stream.
Impact
The implementation of S08025 would lead to stricter protections surrounding water supply systems that serve regions across municipal boundaries. Amendments to the environmental conservation law would establish classifications for potential water sources, delineating specific standards and protections to be adhered to by local governments. This aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainable resource management and the importance of clear guidelines for inter-municipal cooperation to manage shared water resources effectively.
Summary
S08025 aims to enhance the protection of specific water reservoirs and impoundments identified as potential inter-municipal sources of potable water supplies. This legislation proposes amendments to existing provisions within the environmental conservation law. One significant aspect of the bill is its focus on water quality standards for these water sources, along with the creation of a regulatory framework that is expected to safeguard the environment and ensure the availability of quality water for multiple municipalities.
Contention
While S08025 generally seeks to bolster environmental protections, it may be met with discussions on potential challenges related to local governance. Proponents argue that the bill is crucial for ensuring safe drinking water and preserving water quality, particularly in the face of increased development and environmental concerns. However, there may be contention over the balance of authority between state regulations and local operational freedoms, with potential concerns about how these new mandates might affect pre-existing local policies regarding water management.
Provides for protection of certain streams; adds class C streams to the list of protected streams; exempts soil and water conservation districts which have an MOU with the department of environmental conservation from certain permitting requirements.
Provides for protection of certain streams; adds class C streams to the list of protected streams; exempts soil and water conservation districts which have an MOU with the department of environmental conservation from certain permitting requirements.
Requires non-profit violence intervention programs to ensure violence interrupters are paid equally to police officers of equal experience working in the municipality in which the program is located.
Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program; includes water efficiency improvements and resiliency improvements in the municipal sustainable energy loan program.
Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program; includes water efficiency improvements and resiliency improvements in the municipal sustainable energy loan program.
Authorizes municipalities located in the county of Orange and county of Rockland to charge for the cost of providing additional police protection to paid-admission events.
Prohibits a municipality from relocating migrants from such municipality to another municipality in New York unless and until a resolution authorizing the relocation has been adopted by the governing bodies of both the municipality to which the migrants are to be relocated and the county in which the receiving municipality is located; mandates written notice prior to location; provides for a fine for violations.